Microcontroller
from Thames & Kosmos

Click here for high res picture ...	Computer systems engineering kit Microcontrollers small, self-contained computers are the brains inside dozens of the devices and appliances in your home. Microwaves, washing machines, telephones, and stereos all have microcontrollers inside them. A microcontroller is a computer-on-a-microchip, and includes a processor, memory for storing data, timers, and ports for connecting to other components. As our everyday devices become increasingly smart with embedded technology, microcontrollers are becoming more and more important. This kit introduces you to microcontrollers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments. Build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. Write programs to control the devices you build. For example, you can build a light meter using a light dependent resistor and record the light levels in a room over a 12 hour period. Or measure and record the temperature outside with a temperature sensor, then graph the results. The number of possible experiments is infinite. First, assemble a circuit and write a program, following the detailed instructions in the manual. Then, upload the program to the microcontroller using an infrared interface. The program tells the microcontroller how to perform your experiment and store the data. Finally, the data stored in the microcontroller can be downloaded to the computer using the infrared interface. The 100-page, full-color experiment manual guides your circuit assemblies and programming. Requires one 9-Volt Battery (not included) or a standard Power Adapter (not included). Adapter specifications: DC 9-Volt output, barrel connector with out diameter of 5.5 mm and inner diameter of 2.5 mm, positive pole on outside, negative pole on inside. Do not use a "switch-mode" type adapter. Activities: learn how computers and programs work assemble circuits and write programs design your own circuits and programs conduct experiments with light, heat and sound sensors store your work in a sleek, portable case use your devices to collect many types of data for other science experiments Whats In The Box? microcontroller module dual digital display module 3 transistors 7 light emitting diodes motor light sensor (light dependent resistor) temperature sensor (negative temperature coefficient type) potentiometer microphone buzzer diodes capacitors resistors switches wires contact clips infrared interface device USB to 9-pin serial adapter (RS-232 type) software CD portable case What are the computer system requirements? PC with Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 or XP operating system Minimum 64 MB of RAM Minimum 5 MB of free hard disk space Available 9-pin serial (COM) or USB port CD-ROM drive Quick Facts Catalog Number: 40584 Brand: Thames & Kosmos Brand's Part Number: 614515 Manufacturer's Recommended Ages: 12+
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